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Help[Opinions] Re: Mildred
in reply to a message by Lily
Cruel, no. Number 16 Bus Shelter is cruel. Mildred is just...*whispers* ugly. It's so redolent of mildrew and dread, and it feels so cemented in its place as the "go-to" ugly name, just perfect for that bit character who is supposed to repel everyone.
If my mother had named me Mildred, I doubt I would think she was cruel, but I bet I would want to know what the heck she was thinking, especially if she was aware ahead of time how Mildred is often perceived. I'd rather see just Millie than Mildred, or I'd rather see it as a nn for Camilla, Camille, Romilly, Milena, Milana, Milla, Emilie, Emilia, Amelia, and so on. There are so many Millie options beyond Mildred and Millicent.
If my mother had named me Mildred, I doubt I would think she was cruel, but I bet I would want to know what the heck she was thinking, especially if she was aware ahead of time how Mildred is often perceived. I'd rather see just Millie than Mildred, or I'd rather see it as a nn for Camilla, Camille, Romilly, Milena, Milana, Milla, Emilie, Emilia, Amelia, and so on. There are so many Millie options beyond Mildred and Millicent.
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